Carnedd Gwenllian

Hill, Mountain in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Carnedd Gwenllian

Dulyn Bothy Maintained by The Mountain Bothies Association. — Dulyn Bothy Credit: Colin Kinnear

Carnedd Gwenllian is a prominent hill located in the county of Caernarfonshire in Wales. It forms part of the Carneddau range, which is a section of the Snowdonia National Park. With an elevation of 800 meters (2,625 feet), it is considered one of the significant hills in the region.

The hill is named after Gwenllian of Wales, a princess who lived during the 13th century and led a rebellion against the English invaders. This historical connection adds to the cultural significance of Carnedd Gwenllian.

The terrain of Carnedd Gwenllian is characterized by steep slopes and rocky outcrops. It is composed mainly of volcanic rocks, including rhyolite and tuff, which were formed millions of years ago during volcanic activity in the region. The hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including nearby peaks such as Carnedd Llewelyn and Yr Elen.

Carnedd Gwenllian is a popular destination for hikers and mountaineers due to its accessibility and challenging terrain. Several trails and footpaths lead to the summit, providing opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to explore the beautiful Welsh countryside. The hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including mountain goats, birds of prey, and rare alpine plants.

Overall, Carnedd Gwenllian is a stunning natural feature that offers both historical and recreational value. Its combination of rugged beauty, historical significance, and diverse ecosystems make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Carnedd Gwenllian Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.182955/-3.9663306 or Grid Reference SH6866. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dulyn Bothy Maintained by The Mountain Bothies Association.

Dulyn Bothy

Maintained by The Mountain Bothies Association.

Melynllyn Reservoir near Dulyn bothy.

Melynllyn

Reservoir near Dulyn bothy.

Rock Outcrop Below Foel Fras

Rock Outcrop Below Foel Fras

Enclosure Below Foel Fras

Enclosure Below Foel Fras

Views from Dulyn Bothy

Views from Dulyn Bothy

Boulder close to Foel-fras

Boulder close to Foel-fras

Wild horses close to Foel-fras

Wild horses close to Foel-fras

Foel Fras Foel Fras 942m situated in the northern Carneddau, the largest expense of 3000ft mountains outside the Scottish Highlands.

Foel Fras

Foel Fras 942m situated in the northern Carneddau, the largest expense of 3000ft mountains outside the Scottish Highlands.

Thomas Petersson

Rock Outcrops Above Melynllyn

Rock Outcrops Above Melynllyn

Rock Outcrop, Carnedd Llewelyn

Rock Outcrop, Carnedd Llewelyn

Foel-fras peak

Foel-fras peak

The upper reaches of the Afon Caseg A view into the upper part of Cwm Caseg, where the stream comes down in a series of small cascades and falls.

The upper reaches of the Afon Caseg

A view into the upper part of Cwm Caseg, where the stream comes down in a series of small cascades and falls.

Unknown old building in Cwm Caseg Below the boulders and scree on the hillside, there&#039;s a small building about 50 yards in front of me here, which is loosely recorded by the Gwynedd Archaeological Trust <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://archwilio.org.uk/arch/query/page.php?watprn=GAT6848&amp;dbname=gat&amp;tbname=core" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://archwilio.org.uk/arch/query/page.php?watprn=GAT6848&amp;dbname=gat&amp;tbname=core">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> as a sheepfold, but with an acknowledgement that &quot;There is a possibility of medieval foundations below some of the structures&quot;

Unknown old building in Cwm Caseg

Below the boulders and scree on the hillside, there's a small building about 50 yards in front of me here, which is loosely recorded by the Gwynedd Archaeological Trust Link

as a sheepfold, but with an acknowledgement that "There is a possibility of medieval foundations below some of the structures"

Bubbling spring One of several similar springs forming a bit of a line beneath the hillside of Carreg y Gath, all of which feed into the Afon Caseg. I didn&#039;t sample the water, but for sure it would have been cold, clean and fine to drink.

Bubbling spring

One of several similar springs forming a bit of a line beneath the hillside of Carreg y Gath, all of which feed into the Afon Caseg. I didn't sample the water, but for sure it would have been cold, clean and fine to drink.

The large sheepfold by the Afon Wen The same feature as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1828459">SH6766 : Sheep Pen at Afon Wen</a>, no longer in regular use by the look of things, but relatively unchanged since that image was taken.

The large sheepfold by the Afon Wen

The same feature as SH6766 : Sheep Pen at Afon Wen, no longer in regular use by the look of things, but relatively unchanged since that image was taken.

The Afon Wen above the sheepfold

The Afon Wen above the sheepfold

Ponies in Cwm Caseg A few members of the herd of 200-300 semi-feral ponies that are left to roam the Carneddau hills

Ponies in Cwm Caseg

A few members of the herd of 200-300 semi-feral ponies that are left to roam the Carneddau hills

Moorland in Cwm Caseg A view down much of the length of lower Cwm Caseg, with the hills of Foel Goch, Mynydd Perfedd and Carnedd y Filiast visible on the far side of the Nant Ffrancon valley.

Moorland in Cwm Caseg

A view down much of the length of lower Cwm Caseg, with the hills of Foel Goch, Mynydd Perfedd and Carnedd y Filiast visible on the far side of the Nant Ffrancon valley.

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Carnedd Gwenllian is located at Grid Ref: SH6866 (Lat: 53.182955, Lng: -3.9663306)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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Located within 500m of 53.182955,-3.9663306

Carnedd Gwenllian (was Y Garnedd Uchaf)

Ele: 926

Natural: peak

Wikidata: Q5523604

Wikipedia: en:Carnedd Gwenllian

Lat/Long: 53.182957/-3.9663499

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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